I’m confused by the anonymous “Really?” comment left on your blog. What difference does it make if Kristen used a sponsored post or not to convey her thoughts…..isn’t that the BEST kind of sponsored post? from our hearts. I’m pretty sure that’s why Hallmark asked Kristen to work with them, because she’s such a perfect fit. She’s wonderful at sharing her thoughts and feelings in a compelling and loving way, not mechanical and simply fact throwing.

Having said that, I know Kristen would have written this post, sponsored spot or not. If you REALLY knew her, you’d know that she speaks and writes from her heart and how much written letters mean to her and how they can help both the sender and the recipient.

You must feel that at least some of what you wrote here to her was wrong, to hide behind your anonymity.

Thanks for being YOU Kristen! xoxox

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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 04:40:33 +0000http://dineanddish.net/?p=8168#comment-415730Love you, mom!
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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 04:40:24 +0000http://dineanddish.net/?p=8168#comment-415729Thanks so much, Robin 🙂
]]>By: Dine & Dishhttp://dineanddish.net/2012/12/hallmark-tell-them-thank-a-teacher/#comment-415731
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 04:40:06 +0000http://dineanddish.net/?p=8168#comment-415731I come from a family of teachers too and it chills me to think of any of them in this type of situation, but I know if they were to be, they’d put the children first. Teachers are such a special gift… so thankful for all of them.
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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 04:34:50 +0000http://dineanddish.net/?p=8168#comment-415746I think this is really important. I don’t throw around the word “hero” lightly (which it seems to be done more and more lately), but I can’t think of a more fitting word for the people who don’t just educate the next generation – important enough on its own! – but also protect their safety and, if a horrifying situation like this does occur, put their own lives on the line for the children in their care. There’s been an appalling trend lately of denigrating teachers, which makes me miserable whenever I see it, and after this awful reminder of the things teachers can be called upon to do, I hope not to see that kind of rhetoric ever again.
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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:04:39 +0000http://dineanddish.net/?p=8168#comment-415745Kristen, thank you for writing this because we all need to show our appreciation to teachers. And thanks for sharing your story. We need to not forget our friends and family as they grieve and be there for them. xoxo
]]>By: Sue Bouza Sparkshttp://dineanddish.net/2012/12/hallmark-tell-them-thank-a-teacher/comment-page-1/#comment-415718
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:20:43 +0000http://dineanddish.net/?p=8168#comment-415718My daughter and son-in-law are both teachers (elementary and high school respectively), two nieces teach high school, and both of my sisters, kindergarten. This was very touching and brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat. God bless wonderful teachers and the sweet children they teach. I also have eight grandchildren; the oldest is 7. Thank you.
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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:20:43 +0000http://dineanddish.net/?p=8168#comment-415719My daughter and son-in-law are both teachers (elementary and high school respectively), two nieces teach high school, and both of my sisters, kindergarten. This was very touching and brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat. God bless wonderful teachers and the sweet children they teach. I also have eight grandchildren; the oldest is 7. Thank you.
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